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Phytonadione epoxide: preliminary Opinion of the SCCSSubscribers only

In June 2026, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) accepted the European Commission’s mandate to assess the safety of phytonadione epoxide. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has just published its preliminary opinion.

CLH classifications: Intention for Terpineol, proposal for Capric acidSubscribers only

On November 4, 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced that terpineol was the subject of a harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) intention and that capric acid was the subject of a classification proposal.

Reminder - IFRA 52: entry into force of the Specification and Restriction StandardsSubscribers only

On 12 December 2025, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) published the 52nd amendment to its Standards. Eleven months later, on 12 November 2026, the new Standards on specifications and restrictions came into force for new creations.

California targets three new PFAS under Proposition 65Subscribers only

On 30 October 2026, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) published three notices of intent to list certain chemicals – PFAS – under Proposition 65. The consultation period is open until 30 November.

Alternatives to microbeads: an analysis by the RIVMSubscribers only

They have been banned since 2023. But in products where they were useful, they had to be replaced with something else. Are the alternatives to plastic microbeads safe for human health and the environment? That is the question the RIVM sought to answer in this analysis.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
AE Preserve PX-82: the new natural preservative from ae chemieSubscribers only
Natural and preservative generally seem to be two most antinomic notions… even if their association makes more than one formulator dream… ae chemie, a...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Methyl Salicylate: Request for the SCCS OpinionSubscribers only
Following its probable forthcoming classification as CMR2, which would prohibit a priori its use in cosmetic products, Methyl Salicylate will be subje...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Methyl-N-methylanthranilate: Request for the SCCS scientific adviceSubscribers only
The 2011 SCCS Opinion on Methyl-N-methylanthranilate, a fragrance component with photosensitizing potential, has just been the subject of a request fo...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
K-phyto™ [SC] Givaudan's Camellia: the power of stem cells against scalp drynessSubscribers only
Developed by green biotechnology, this new Givaudan Active Beauty active ingredient offers a holistic action to combat dry scalp and its uncomfortable...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
PrincipHYAL® Aurora by Roelmi HPC: a new day for new skinSubscribers only
Throughout evolution, our skin has learned to perceive a state of stress when recognizing by-products of attacked skin components. One of the major ac...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Clearthix S, the new thickener from Alchemy IngredientsSubscribers only
Alchemy Ingredients, specialising in functional ingredients, has just launched Clearthix S, a natural thickener that can be used to modify viscosity o...
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Cosmetics industry moving towards upcycled ingredientsSubscribers only
Food byproducts are being increasingly upcycled as raw materials by the cosmetics industry. The trend is gaining impetus as the coronavirus pandemic h...
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Cranberry 360°: cranberry upcycling by SymriseSubscribers only
Retreating so as not to throw away, recycling waste to save resources, exploiting nature without impoverishing the planet: upcycling is more than ever...
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Microplastics: ECHA defends its position and claims to be working on the world’s broadest restrictionSubscribers only
In a press release published on its website on 1 September 2020, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) defends its “scientific, independent and transpa...
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
A new standard for the UEBTSubscribers only
The UEBT (Union for Ethical BioTrade) announced the publication of its new standard. It defines practices that respect people and biodiversity in the ...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
α- and β-arbutin: call for data from the European CommissionSubscribers only
As the European Commission has concerns about their use in cosmetic products, in particular due to inconsistencies and data gaps, it invites all inter...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
CLH proposals: 6 "cosmetic" substances in consultationSubscribers only
The ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) launched several consultations on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling. They involve a total of ...
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